Robert Schlegel

The interaction of shape, contrast and line inspired Robert Schlegel (1947-2021) to transform forms into images in paintings, collage and prints. Of particular interest to the artist were structures that were juxtaposed into landscape. He strived to create images that possess tension between the representational and the abstract. Schlegel painted in the studio and plein air from preliminary sketches in charcoal, pencil and oil pastel and took reference photographs as necessary. His finished paintings are in oils and acrylics on gesso prepared paper, panel and canvas. In addition, he created monotypes and images from cut paper and collage. Drawing is the foundation for his work. Through line, contrast, texture, color and composition he explored his responses to form and shape where objects in the natural world and objects that are man made collide. Mixed media assemblages had provided an additional focus of work that is related to structure, shape and texture. These works tend to be representational and reflect the environment in which the artist lived.

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